GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$30,000–$100,000 per award; awarded annually
Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 16, 2026 and 2026 fellows were announced March 26, 2026. Check the funder's site for the next round.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
30 fellows are selected globally each year from a pool that spans 66 countries.
Since 2006, only 330 entrepreneurs have been supported in total — roughly 16–30 per year — making this highly competitive. The 2026 fellows were already announced in March 2026.
WHAT IT TAKES
Check the next open application cycle on the Cartier Women's Initiative site — 15 minutes
Prepare your business and impact case, including social/environmental outcomes — Several weeks
Submit your application before the next cycle opens — Varies by cycle
WORTH KNOWING
82% of recent fellows report concrete outcomes they attribute directly to the program — the fellowship, peer community, and network are cited as valuable beyond the grant money itself, so apply with that full package in mind.
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